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Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

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All Things Astronomy
Jul 19, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Amzungu
LINKHope probe: UAE launches historic first mission to Mars - BBC News
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 14, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ScienceBiker
I love listening to Carl Sagan. His explanation of the Drake equation is among my favorites. Every time I watch it, I feel like I've been one of his university students, learning from the master professor. Advance to 2.39
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 18, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
"Sssshhhhhh, be vewy vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbits, I mean planets." SpaceX launched TESS, the next generation planet hunter space telescope, this evening at 6:51 pm ET. Science background near -43:00 Launch begins near -25:00 ...
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 21, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by mratheistshirt
Ever attend any of the Adler After Dark events? I've had a great time at those every time I've gone. Naperville Astronomy Club has some open to public viewing nights. Check those out if you haven't already. We have some really nice equipment ...
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 29, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Wanderers
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 30, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Where are you Starman? There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it Cause he knows it's all worthwhile ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
The planet Jupiter is the fifth planet out from the Sun, and is two and a half times more massive than all the other planets in the solar system combined. It is made primarily of gases and is therefore known as a “gas giant”. Facts Moons ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 21, 2018May 2018

Posted by Lukian
Jupiter may have captured an alien asteroid. Article with video included in the link.
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All Things Astronomy
May 23, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
The moon wishes you good night.
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All Things Astronomy
May 30, 2018May 2018

Posted by Georgy303
Black holes have always both fascinated and terrified me. As a child I remember being scared that a black hole was the one natural phenomena from which nothing could escape, not even light. That idea still terrifies me today,but I can't stop being ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 5, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Where were you 6 years ago? Venus Crosses the Sun for Last Time Until 2117
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 13, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Opportunity is on my mind... NASA news conference 1:30 pm ET : As amazing as our Earthly total solar eclipse was last year, how different would the experience be if the proportions of size to distance weren't to ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 17, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by vcg1234
The Earth is truly fascinating. Always look up at the stars but don’t take our treasure for granted. :
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 20, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by z0000
"Red Rover" Driving game recreates Martian surface. The game costs $5 on Steam and is for Windows only. VR support available. ://kotaku.com/driving-game-recreates-the-actual-surface-of-mars-1826969575 Here is the game on Steam: ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 21, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Einstein proved right in another galaxy June 21, 2018, University of Portsmouth Einstein proved right in another galaxy Hubble Space Telescope imaging of the gravitational lens ESO325-G004. Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team (STScI / AURA). An ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 27, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Lukian
Interesting recent event! Unfortunately Ligo is down for repairs. The cow object...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 27, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Massive organic molecules in plumes of Saturn moon Enceladus... so says Cassini data. Interestingly, one of Cassini’s greatest discoveries was that Saturn’s enormous magnetic field is warped near the plume ejecta from this tiny ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 2, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by vcg1234
POLLJust for fun - and to see if people will form an evidence based argument and/or engage in meaningful debate. I am ready to learn from you. On which outer solar system moon will we discover life first? Feel free to post your own new option as ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 5, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Mars dust storm animation - WAY cool! UPDATED LINK: Or go to Twitter and look up Damian Peach :)
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All Things Astronomy
Jan 23, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by Robecology
For those following the JWST...I found an excellent explanation - both written and diagram - of the LaGrange orbital destination points. In the 18th century, Italian French mathematician Joseph-Louis Lagrange determined that celestial bodies’ ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 19, 2022May 2022

Posted by starwatcher-al
I missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22
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All Things Astronomy
Mar 5, 2023Mar 2023

Posted by Wander2023
I've spent time above the Artic Circle in Norway and have seen green Aurora Borealis. Plus i have a friend who lives in North Pole, Alaska, and she regularly post pics taken from her back yard of green auroras. But i have never seen red auroras. ...
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All Things Astronomy
Dec 9, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by Charlene
This amazing instrument has opened up a new bag of never seen galaxies, possibly forcing a rethinking of our concepts of cosmological evolution..
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All Things Astronomy
Nov 18, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by Charlene
JWST was so worth the time and wait..
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All Things Astronomy
Jan 18, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by AntaresRose
China lands on far side of the moon. (link is below)
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Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alSolar minimum was in 2019 so the sun is ramping up in flares, spots and prominences.

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by RobecologyFor those following the JWST.

Posted by AnonySchmoose The post-launch set-up of the new James Webb telescope has gone very well.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by starwatcher-al Did you know that you can see Venus in the daytime?

Posted by starwatcher-alOne of these days I think that I'll figure out this Nikon.

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